The White House and TikTok's critics in Congress say the popular short-video app puts U.S. users' data at risk because TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company.
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What to know about the TikTok hearing in Congress
TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Thursday — his first testimony before Congress. He defended the company from charges that it poses a national security threat as the Biden administration seeks to force the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell it.
